Stewardship Development Manager

Cancer Research UK; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Dartford is looking for a Stewardship Development Manager to enhance retention and supporter engagement through effective stewardship strategies. The role involves leading a team, developing compelling proposals, and nurturing relationships to maximize supporter commitment. Applicants should have a strong background in relationship management and leadership. This full-time position offers a salary between £40,000-£45,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support tools

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in supporter relationship management.
• Evidence of leadership within a team environment.
• Experience of coordinating complex stewardship projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of personalised stewardship.
• Oversee production of compelling proposals.
• Drive planning and delivery of cultivation activities.

Skills

Supporter relationship management

Retention strategies

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Performance metrics development

Job description

Stewardship Development Manager

£40,000-£45,000 plus benefits

Reports to: Senior Opportunity Development Manager

Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Location Home-based

Closing date: 26th January202 6 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if thereis anythingabout the recruitment process that you would like to discuss,in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact [e-mail] or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UKis not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Recruitment process: competency-basedinterview

Interview date: Interviews starting week commencing 19 th January

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We’relooking for a motivated Stewardship Development Manager to driveretention and growth across the Relationship Management pipeline by designing and implementing supporterjourneys

Leading a team of stewardship experts, this role coordinates activities that maximise lifetime value and strengthen supporter commitment to CRUK's vision of beating cancer sooner.

What will I be doing?

• Lead the development and implementation of personalised stewardship aligned to the RM pipeline model, ensuringappropriate service levels across identification, conversion, and retention workstreams.
• Oversee the development and production of compelling proposals and impact reports that inspire supporters and increase engagement throughout their journey.
• Drive the planning, management and delivery of cultivation and stewardship activity in collaboration with RM delivery teams to convert prospects andretain supporters.
• Establish and nurture collaborative relationships across the organisation to ensure delivery of impactful engagement activities that strengthen supporter commitment.
• Task and line manage stewardship team members, providing clear direction and coaching to deliver stewardshipobjectives and operational plans.

Whatare we looking for ?

• Demonstrable experience in supporter relationship management and stewardship, with a strong understanding of retention strategies.
• Evidence of leadership within a team environment through line management or matrix/task management.
• Experience of coordinating complex stewardship projects working with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the RM pipeline model and how effective stewardship supports opportunity development throughout the supporter journey.
• Experience of building andmaintaining collaborative and influential relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and track stewardship performance metrics thatdemonstrate value and impact.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition,courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human : Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We’relooking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

Ifyou’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experiencewe’d still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools . Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefitsby visiting our careers web page.

How do I apply?

Weoperate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at [e-mail].

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Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact [e-mail] or 0 20 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.